Chelsea transfer news LIVE: Edouard Mendy announcement, Declan Rice latest plus possible exits

Frank Lampard has also opened up on what Edouard Mendy’s arrival might mean for Kepa Arrizabalaga.

“I don't know what benefits in the long run, football is in your hands. Competition is a regular thing. We have brought Mendy in for that competition. It's in everyone's hands to get into the squad,” the Chelsea boss said.

"I think it is the hardest position, because of the individual nature of it. I have to be sympathetic to that point. Last year I changed it a few times, it's a different thought process. We are always striving for the best performance."

Frank Lampard has revealed that Petr Cech played an “important” part in the imminent signing of Edouard Mendy.

The Rennes goalkeeper is set to undergo a medical today ahead of his £22m move.

And Cech, now a performance adviser at Chelsea, was consulted as the Blues looked for a new No.1.

Former Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata can’t seem to settle.

The Atletico Madrid man, who joined the Blues in 2017 before departing permanently this year after a loan spell with the La Liga side, is undergoing a medical with Juventus.

The Spaniard spent two years with the Serie A champions between 2014 and 2016, between spells with his first club Real Madrid.

Ashley Cole has called for patience with Chelsea’s new signings after Sunday’s 2-0 defeat against Liverpool.

Of the Blues’ summer arrivals, only Timo Werner and Kai Havertz have played so far, and Cole has insisted there is plenty more to come.

“How much quality they have there is frightening and exciting at the same time," he told Sky Sports.

“Yes, we’ve added loads of quality into the team. With Thiago Silva, we’ve added experience as well.

“We’re going to have to be patient at times to wait for them to gel. It’s definitely looking way more exciting than it was towards the late stage of last season.”

Chelsea youngster Luke McCormick has joined Bristol Rovers on a season-long loan, the League One club have confirmed.

The 21-year-old midfielder spent last season at Shrewsbury Town and will now return to the third tier for the 2020/21 campaign.

“It’s a perfect place for me on my journey,” he said. "I’m really looking forward to getting going at the weekend.

“I’ve had experience in League One before, been around the [Chelsea] first team before, so I’m happy to be here now and get into some proper league football.”

Thiago Silva has opened up on his decision to join Chelsea so late in his career:

Peruvian winger Andre Carrillo, who appeared for Sporting in the Champions League against Chelsea, was one of the players in question.

The rights were held through a company based in the British Virgin Islands.

A spokesperson for Abramovich has insisted no third-party ownership rules were broken, though former Football Association chairman Lord Triesman has questioned the conduct.

Juventus are interested in out of favour Chelsea left-back Emerson Palmieri, according to Gianluca Di Marzio.

The 26-year-old is behind both Ben Chilwell and Marcos Alonso in the pecking order at Stamford Bridge and could leave before the close of the transfer window.

Juventus are reportedly hoping to sign Emerson on an initial loan deal, though they may look to sell left-back Mattia De Sciglio in order to make space in the squad.

A £22m fee has been agreed between the Blues and Rennes for the goalkeeper.

The Senegal international is expected to replace Kepa Arrizabalaga in the starting XI after the latter made another costly mistake against Liverpool on Sunday.

An unnamed club are set to push for the signing of Callum Hudson-Odoi this week, according to a report from The Athletic.

The Chelsea winger has played just ten minutes of football so far this season, brought on as a second-half substitute against Brighton last weekend and dropped from the matchday squad for Sunday’s defeat at the hands of Liverpool.

The 19-year-old was linked with a move to Bayern Munich last year but shortly after signed a new five-year deal at Stamford Bridge.

His lack of first-team football, though, appears to have changed the situation, with the player’s representatives now reportedly considering a meeting with the club.